การศึกษาความคิดเห็นของผู้นำประชาชนที่มีต่อกระบวนการสันติภาพในพื้นที่ 3 จังหวัดชายแดนใต้ : กรณีศึกษาอำเภอเมือง จังหวัดปัตตานี

Abstract

The violence in the three southern border provinces of Thailand occurred for more than 19 years. This problem has been affecting insecurity, property, and the quality of life. Trying to restore peace to the three southern border provinces is therefore an important policy. The purpose of this study is to review the current perspective on conflict resolution and factors affecting the peace process in the three southern border provinces including recommendations from the middle leadership group (Track 2). This study used qualitative research methods, The key informants were 12 middle leaders of society (Track 2), including 4 community leaders, 4 local leaders (Tambon Administrative Organizations), and 4 religious’ leaders (Imams) who live in the Pattani province. The tool used in this research was an in-depth interview. Data collection was done using in-depth interviews and research documents. The result showed that the violence is a result of a power struggle in the area, distorted history, religious beliefs, and drug trafficking. The people in the area want peace which is the meaning of Islam. The current violent situation tends to change in a better direction. Moreover, the people support compromising the process of government, but some people still have concerned about the peace process. Leaders suggest the leaders of the provincial Islamic committee participate in the negotiation process and give offenders a chance to return to their normal life. They also recommend using the King’s philosophy for solving conflict and they want to have a special administrative region. The middle leader hopes this solution would be able to improve the peace process in the three southern border provinces.